A-16-010
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Issue a special airworthiness information bulletin that is periodically updated to inform all helicopter owners and operators about available modifications to improve fuel system crashworthiness and urge that they be installed as soon as practicable. To encourage helicopter owners and operators to retrofit existing 2 helicopters with a crash-resistant fuel system, the SAIB should also discuss the helicopter accidents cited in this report. (Supersedes Safety Recommendation A-14-001)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The FAA is asked to issue and periodically update a special airworthiness information bulletin that informs helicopter owners and operators about available modifications to improve fuel system crashworthiness and urges their prompt installation. The bulletin should also reference the helicopter accidents discussed in the report to encourage retrofitting existing helicopters with crash-resistant fuel systems.
This plain-language summary is written by FlightFinder to explain the recommendation above. It is not the official wording — the verbatim NTSB text is quoted above.
Details
| Status | Closed - Acceptable Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Jul 9, 2018 |
| NTSB number | CEN15FA164 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).